Rusintx Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 First, my apologies if I broke any rules. Let me know and I'll fix it. I started using Paint.net a few months ago when I decided to start illustrating some comic-based rpg material. I've absolutely loved the program and am still in a steep learning curve, but here's the best pic I've created thus far. I had intended to make the blue panels in his armor "glow" but I haven't figured out a good way to do it (I looked through the forums but ran into more "read the rules" posts than actual useful info). If anyone has any suggestions on how to improve the pic, let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dug Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Welcome to the forum.Very good first piece.I have found doing tutorials and learning techniques the best way.Try some of the glass tutorials for glow and reflection.There are quite a few ways to get the effect I think you want. Quote MY GALLERYD.A.TheRawAtom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I agree with Dug. Tutes are a great learning exercise. My tips: Start with 4 times the finished size. Gaussian Blur @ 2 so that your image always looks smooth. Always do as much as you can on a new layer. Always keep a .PDN file of your work. That way you can make changes more easily. Not to mention re-use bits you really like Save the file as a .PNG because it is a "lossless" format - clearer image. You've done a really nice job on your first image. The shading is really very, very good - esp on the face. Welcome & I hope to see more of your works! Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusintx Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 Thanks for the tips! I had seen the tuts for glass buttons but had never thought they might work for what I was trying to achieve but I stand corrected! Once I get some time I'll polish up the fella. Here's another I did for someone who was creating an eco-warrior native american who could turn into a hawk, aka Redtail... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I agree with Welshy. Great Redtail! Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusintx Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 Here's a space-travelling superhero that I rendered using heavy doses of Ink Sketch and the Motion Blur functions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusintx Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 Here's a villain named O'Conner, an Irish revolutionary of course! I found the Metallize plugin and it's awesome! I used it on her armor then ran the Ink Sketch function over it. Honestly it looked pretty good without the Ink Sketch, but I really like the background and it goes together better this way I believe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sfifer Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 ....Simply Amazing Quote Blog Twitter My Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HELEN Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I like how you make your work your own. They're very comic-book-like. Quote Don't spit into the well, you might drink from it later. -----Yiddish ProverbGlossy Galaxy Ball---How to Make FoliageMy Gallery PDN Fans--My DA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusintx Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 Thanks guys! I was definitely aiming for the comic book vibe, so I guess it's coming through! Here's one I just submitted for a fantasy rpg book that's coming out. I had to submit it in grayscale, so the coloring on this one is an afterthought and half-hearted. It took me forever to figure out how to get a scaley texture without drawing every darn scale, but i think this turned out pretty well and the author was happy. Any suggestions on how to get a more realistic scale texture would be appreciated! Hope you enjoy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Very nice outcome! I don't think it needs any more colour. I like the scale texture as I think it fits the image very well. A more realistic scale may not suit the image as well as what you already have. Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusintx Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 Here's something a bit more graphic, a blood-drooling hellhound. Unfortunately it didn't make the cut for the book I submitted it for (the snakeman did, woo hoo!). Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moninca Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Wow, don't want to wake up with that thing looking me in the eye. lol Nicely done. Nice to hear Snakeman made it. How did you get that scaly texturing on him? Quote My Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusintx Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 For the scales I used add noise, then gaussian blur, maybe crystallize? then dent. Sorry I can't be more specific, I really need to start writing down some of the textures i use so I can duplicate them more easily! Here's a female superhero that I was working on when I accidentally changed the background to black, completely changing the direction of the illustration. I like it though, so I thought I'd share it. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusintx Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 Here's what I was actually working on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moninca Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 That's a good enough description to get me started, thanks. ^_^ Neat. I like the first one better, just because of the simplicity. It's like the Invisible/Static Woman. lol Can't wait to see the finished product. *thumb's up* Quote My Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I like both the superhero women images for different reasons. Really well done. Snake is still my fave... Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusintx Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 Well, it's been a month since my last post, so I thought I'd drop by and show off my superhero Wildcard. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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